Author Kuukua Yomekpe reflections

The Sea Got the Best of Me (Day 4)

My apologies for not posting yesterday. I fell asleep at 10pm. I'm a night owl. Midnight at the earliest for bed. According to my friend and host, when you spend so much time in the water and lay on the beach, you get indescribably worn out. Yesterday was a gorgeous day, although most of them … Continue reading The Sea Got the Best of Me (Day 4)

Author Kuukua Yomekpe reflections

Paint the Beach in Aquamarine and Coral (Day 3)

Viceroy I walked in with some trepidation because I was waiting for someone to ask me for my room key at any moment--to out me as a mere local posing. But on the contrary, everyone said hello and some asked how I was today. I gained more confidence as I strode down the cool hallway … Continue reading Paint the Beach in Aquamarine and Coral (Day 3)

Author Kuukua Yomekpe reflections, Social Commentary

Driving Privileges

"There is only one main road that connects this 13-mile long island. All side streets are dead-ends or they eventually lead back to this main one; there is no way you can get lost!" She said it with so much conviction, I didn't have the nerve to argue with her. After all she was the native. … Continue reading Driving Privileges

Author Kuukua Yomekpe Gratitude, reflections, Social Commentary

Of Hammocks and Island Breezes (Day 1)

I am balanced precariously on a hammock on my friend's verandah. It is one of those wrap-around ones and it hugs the three bedroom bungalow on two sides. I have my own room and bathroom and use of the whole house. There is a jacuzzi on the back deck; I spent my first night sipping on Ginger … Continue reading Of Hammocks and Island Breezes (Day 1)